Management of palliative care in hospital during the coronavirus pandemic, NHS England (updated 22nd April 2020)

Where coronavirus has been confirmed or, if the patient has been tested and no results are available yet, they will need to be treated as high risk when they die. Mementoes or keepsakes (for example, locks of hair, handprints, etc.) may be offered and taken at the time of care after death. These cannot be offered or undertaken at a later date. They must be placed in a sealed bag and the relatives must not open these for at least 72 hours. Full PPE should be worn for performing physical care after death.
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